HIMT
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| Motto | Where Knowledge is Wealth |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Institution |
| Established | 1998, 27 years ago. |
| Founders | Dr. Sanjeev S Vakil |
Parent institution | HIMT Group of Institutes |
| Accreditation | ISO 9001 : 2015 |
| Affiliation | Indian Maritime University (IMU) |
Academic affiliations | DG Shipping, UK MCA |
Total staff | 100+ |
| Students | 4,51,000+ |
| Location | Chennai , Tamil Nadu , India 13°05′07″N 80°15′02″E / 13.085234°N 80.250439°E |
| Campus | Urban, 12 acres |
| Website | himtmarine |
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The HIMT Group of Institutes is a maritime education and training institution founded in 1998 in Kilpauk, Chennai, by Dr. Sanjeev S. Vakil. The institute provides pre-sea and post sea courses[1] and regulated by the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), Government of India.[2] HIMT opened its college at Kalpakkam after getting approval from Kalpakkam nuclear power plant.[3] HIMT is also affiliated with the Indian Maritime University (IMU). [4]
History
Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) was established in 1998 by Dr Sanjeev S. Vakil, a Mechanical Engineering graduate. The institute began by offering post-sea courses.[5]
Campuses
- HIMT College (Pre-Sea Campus), Chennai - Residential campus offering degree, diploma, and certification programmes.[6]
- HIMT Kilpauk, Chennai - Post-sea training centre for STCW and modular courses.[6]
- HIMT Tidal Park, Chennai - Advanced simulator-based post-sea training facility.[6]
- Vizag HIMT, Visakhapatnam - Post-sea training centre serving India’s eastern region.[6]
- HIMT Offshore, Chennai - Training centre offering UK MCA-approved courses.[6]
- HIMT Mock-up, Chennai - Dedicated practical training yard with waterfront access for safety and emergency drills.[6]
Acadamics
HIMT’s academic structure is broadly divided into:
- Pre-Sea Training - Entry-level programmes for cadets.
- Post-Sea Training – Advanced, refresher,competency-based training, Simulation and Practical Training.
- Value-added Training – Facilities for hands-on and scenario-based training.
Affiliations
- D.G. Shipping, (Govt. of India)
- Indian Maritime University.
- UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency.[7]
Accreditations
HIMT affiliates with national and international maritime bodies, including:
- Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping - DGS (Government of India)
- Affiliated with Indian Maritime University (IMU)
- Approved by UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) [8]
References
- ^ "Approved courses for HIMT kilpauk".
- ^ "DG shipping". DG shipping.
- ^ "'HIMT has been reclassified as education zone'". The New Indian Express. 2012-05-15. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ "List Of Affliated Colleges". www.imu.edu.in. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ "HIMT's 26 Years of Excellence in MET: 74 employees Honoured and Awarded for Long Service". www.sagarsandesh.in. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
- ^ a b c d e f "Contact Us | HIMT College". Retrieved 2026-05-11.
- ^ "STCW MCA - Approved Training Providers" (PDF).
- ^ "TMS Awards Finalists – Recognizing Maritime Excellence". The Maritime Standard Awards. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
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